Yet, a Western man is programmed from his youth onward that true happiness generally comes from one or more of the following: (i) material possessions, (ii) high academic or professional achievement, (iii) a grand reputation, (iv) lots of pleasure, and (v) freedom and independence.
It is only after years of "climbing the corporate ladder" and "running the race" that one finally realizes that happiness is not a destination, but rather is a state of being during the journey.
Once we men get past the surface (usually after much self inflicted pain and suffering), we finally come to the realization that the true meaning of happiness is comfort, contentment and joy.
The crux of the matter therefore in WHAT makes a Filipina wife happy comes down to how to serve her so as to provide her attainment of each of the "key drivers" of happiness.
It is all about joining into a deeper relationship which creates a condition of comfort, contentment, and joy for her - while still maintaining one's individual uniqueness as a human being.
It is all about out serving your wife on a daily basis.
Make it a goal every day to serve her in a way that emphasizes family and friends.
Her strongest social urge is to be around people.
Individualism is a very difficult concept for her to embrace.
A Filipina wife views a Western man as God-fearing, hardworking and deserving of much love, respect and admiration.
Consequently, she looks to her husband for high moral and spiritual integrity.